Leslie Banks
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Leslie Banks, CBE (9 June 1890 – 21 April 1952) was an English theatre and cinema actor, director and producer, now best remembered playing gruff, menacing characters in black and white movies of the 1930s and 1940s. Description above from the Wikipedia article Leslie Banks, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Leslie Banks Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Leslie Banks reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 34 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Leslie Banks's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 59% of Leslie Banks's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains The Three Maxims, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Leslie Banks Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Leslie Banks's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Leslie Banks has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Black Shadows on a Silver Screen | Self (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1950 | Your Witness | Col. Roger Summerfield | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Madeleine | James Smith | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Small Back Room | Col. A. K. Holland | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Mrs. Fitzherbert | Charles Fox | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | The True Glory | Commentator | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Henry V | Chorus | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Went the Day Well? | Oliver Wilsford | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Big Blockade | Taylor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Ships with Wings | Vice Adm. David Wetherby | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Cottage to Let | John Barrington | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Neutral Port | George Carter | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Door with Seven Locks | Dr. Manetta | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Busman's Honeymoon | Inspector Kirk | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Dead Man's Shoes | Roger de Vetheuil | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | 21 Days | Keith Durrant | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Sons of the Sea | Capt. Hyde | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Arsenal Stadium Mystery | Anthony Slade | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Jamaica Inn | Joss Merlyn | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Cyrano de Bergerac | Cyrano de Bergerac | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Fire Over England | The Earl of Leicester | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Wings of the Morning | Lord Clontarf | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Farewell Again | Col. Harry Blair | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Debt of Honour | Maj. Jimmie Stanton | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Three Maxims | Mac | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Tunnel | Frederick 'Robbie' Robbins | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | Sanders of the River | R.G. Sanders | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Man Who Knew Too Much | Bob Lawrence | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Night of the Party | Sir John Holland | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Red Ensign | David Barr | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Fire Raisers | Jim Bronton | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | I Am Suzanne! | Adolpe 'Baron' Herring | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Most Dangerous Game | Count Zaroff | Hit | Similar → |
| 1921 | Experience | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
Leslie Banks - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Leslie Banks?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Leslie Banks is "The Three Maxims" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has Leslie Banks acted in?
Leslie Banks has been featured in at least 34 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Leslie Banks?
Other notable films include "Debt of Honour", "Cyrano de Bergerac", and "Experience".